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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Hello.
I recently had an assignment to complete and there was a question to fill in the blanks.
He jumped ____ the train ( into/onto)
Which is the right one ? Thanks
I recently had an assignment to complete and there was a question to fill in the blanks.
He jumped ____ the train ( into/onto)
Which is the right one ? Thanks
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Both are possible in appropriate contexts. I think others will agree that "onto" suggests that he jumped on the top (roof) of the train, while "into" says he got inside the train jumping.
- Both are possible in appropriate contexts.
- I think others will agree that "onto" suggests that he jumped on the top (roof) of the train, while "into" says he got inside the train jumping.
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Both are possible in appropriate contexts. I think others will agree that "onto" suggests that he jumped on the top (roof) of the train, while "into" says he got inside the train jumping.
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